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[su_dropcap style=”default” size=”3″ class=””]A[/su_dropcap]re you tired of taking pain medication to get rid of that pesky lower back pain? Have you tried almost everything to make the pain go away? Well, it’s time to kiss chronic low back pain good-bye and say hello to mindfulness. Researchers at Group Health Research Institute recently conducted a study to explore alternatives to pain medication in treating low back…

[su_dropcap style=”default” size=”3″ class=””]I[/su_dropcap]nhale. Exhale. Each breath is an automatic function of the body. Our breathing rate, however, fluctuates as we become stressed, relaxed, excited and so on. When we feel stressed, our breathing pattern is short and shallow, which can cause hyperventilation. This can exacerbate the physical symptoms of stress and prolong feelings of anxiety. However, we have the…

[su_dropcap style=”default” size=”3″ class=””]M[/su_dropcap]editation has been practiced for thousands of years and has proven to provide many benefits to the mind and body. When meditating, you attempt to minimize negative thoughts about the past and future, and intentionally focus on the present moment. Distractions and thoughts will inevitably arise; notice when they do and come back to your anchor. Meditation is an exercise of the mind that requires practice to master. A few…